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Chronic Daily Headaches - Medication Overuse Headache
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Medication Overuse Headache Example Of Treatment Options |
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Headache >15 days/month for simple analgesics (OTC) Headache >10 days/month for prescription analgesics Regular Analgesic Use For ±3 Months â |
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Exclude secondary headache â |
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Treat secondary headache
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Medication Overuse Headache Management Options |
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å Outpatient Treatment |
æ Hospital Treatment |
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â Short Duration Of Medication Use Use Of Only One Analgesic Highly Motivated Patient Support Of Family And Friends |
â Failed Outpatient Treatment Impaired Daily Function Associated Psychiatric Condition (Depression, Anxiety, Etc.) Associated Medical Conditions
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